Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized

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Benjamin Levin
Jan 13, 2026
The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
With almost 500 new commanders in 2025, Ben had his work cut out for him making his list of the most fun. Come see which legends made the cut.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Abundant Countryside
1.7%inclusion2 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Adept Watershaper
0.9%inclusion1 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Formidable Speaker
0.6%inclusion2 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.3%inclusion1 decks321 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion558 decks584 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion495 decks584 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
86%inclusion472 decks552 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion463 decks551 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion458 decks584 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion451 decks584 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion434 decks584 decks
70%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion433 decks584 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion402 decks584 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion417 decks584 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
73%inclusion406 decks556 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
68%inclusion376 decks552 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion395 decks584 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
66%inclusion387 decks584 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion375 decks584 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion371 decks584 decks
56%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion357 decks584 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
60%inclusion333 decks552 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion330 decks584 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion329 decks584 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion317 decks584 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion292 decks584 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion223 decks584 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion184 decks584 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion135 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion118 decks584 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion114 decks584 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion91 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion73 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.0%inclusion41 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion279 decks584 decks
26%synergy
Professor Hojo
47%inclusion261 decks552 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion274 decks584 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion274 decks584 decks
34%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion254 decks552 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion267 decks584 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion244 decks584 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion243 decks584 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion242 decks584 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
41%inclusion224 decks552 decks
37%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion224 decks584 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
37%inclusion206 decks552 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion205 decks584 decks
33%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion172 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion180 decks584 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion180 decks584 decks
21%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion166 decks552 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion175 decks584 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion174 decks584 decks
26%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion157 decks552 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion155 decks552 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion155 decks552 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion155 decks584 decks
24%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
26%inclusion142 decks552 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion142 decks584 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion116 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion123 decks584 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion112 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion108 decks584 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion107 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion106 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion100 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion98 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion97 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion75 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion70 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion71 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion69 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion53 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion64 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion58 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.4%inclusion55 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.4%inclusion55 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.2%inclusion54 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
9.2%inclusion54 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.1%inclusion50 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.8%inclusion43 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.7%inclusion45 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion44 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion297 decks584 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
47%inclusion276 decks584 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion234 decks584 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion222 decks584 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion205 decks584 decks
31%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion189 decks552 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion193 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion155 decks552 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion149 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion149 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion134 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion89 decks584 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion80 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion73 decks552 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion75 decks584 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion67 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion62 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion56 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion45 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion45 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion30 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
50%inclusion291 decks584 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion239 decks584 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion213 decks584 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion182 decks584 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion171 decks584 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion159 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion129 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion127 decks584 decks
19%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion108 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion101 decks584 decks
-8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion72 decks551 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion70 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion60 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
9.4%inclusion55 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.4%inclusion55 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.6%inclusion50 decks584 decks
-20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion37 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion37 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.2%inclusion36 decks584 decks
-3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.1%inclusion30 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
54%inclusion317 decks584 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion314 decks584 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion269 decks584 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion239 decks532 decks
40%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion262 decks584 decks
41%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion233 decks552 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion233 decks584 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion229 decks584 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion226 decks584 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion214 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion194 decks584 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion190 decks584 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion190 decks584 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion183 decks584 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion172 decks584 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion159 decks544 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
28%inclusion154 decks552 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion160 decks584 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion151 decks584 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion150 decks584 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion149 decks584 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion144 decks584 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion144 decks584 decks
24%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion139 decks584 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion134 decks584 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion119 decks584 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion110 decks552 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion109 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion106 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion99 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion99 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion97 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion97 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion87 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion82 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion79 decks584 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion76 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion73 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion70 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion69 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion68 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion66 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion61 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion60 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion60 decks584 decks
-5%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion58 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion56 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion56 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.2%inclusion54 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.6%inclusion50 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
51%inclusion297 decks584 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion213 decks584 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion91 decks584 decks
-4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion69 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion68 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion47 decks485 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.6%inclusion42 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
7.2%inclusion42 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.2%inclusion42 decks584 decks
-23%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.2%inclusion36 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.0%inclusion34 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion31 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion227 decks584 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion192 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion168 decks584 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion166 decks584 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion122 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion118 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion105 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion104 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion98 decks584 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion97 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion90 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion84 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion62 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion53 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.0%inclusion47 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion36 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.5%inclusion32 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion573 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion519 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion123 decks552 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion110 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion107 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion82 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion65 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion65 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion62 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.5%inclusion44 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.2%inclusion42 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion38 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion35 decks584 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion567 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion565 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion556 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion553 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion409 decks584 decks
30%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion397 decks584 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion374 decks584 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion364 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion343 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion339 decks584 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion330 decks584 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion321 decks584 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion314 decks584 decks
26%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion305 decks584 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion298 decks584 decks
29%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion286 decks584 decks
28%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion281 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
47%inclusion277 decks584 decks
43%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion263 decks584 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion253 decks584 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion253 decks584 decks
18%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion239 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion239 decks584 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
40%inclusion234 decks584 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion213 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion211 decks584 decks
26%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion196 decks584 decks
27%synergy
Game Trail
26%inclusion153 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
26%inclusion152 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion146 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion131 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion125 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion122 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion122 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion116 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion114 decks584 decks
-11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion113 decks584 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion113 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion105 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion102 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion101 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion89 decks552 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion94 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion94 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion90 decks584 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion87 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
15%inclusion86 decks584 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion86 decks584 decks
12%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion83 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion78 decks584 decks
8%synergy